I am a passionate 31-year-old fashion designer, who has studied and worked within the fashion industry for the past 15 years. I have a 3-year City and Guilds in clothing craft, which I completed with the highest of results. I then went on to study fashion at Higher National Diploma level for 2 more years, again, gaining top class results. After that I moved to Manchester and completed my degree. I then worked for a well known urban wear company called Bench/Hooch for 2 more years then set up my own fashion label called "sissys surgery" making small runs of fashion garments selling directly to the public. I set up this company in order to creatively inspire the young and socially disadvantaged, to show them that they can be good at something and help them take pride in their work!

The reason for hosting these workshops is because I truly see fashion and clothing as playing a vital part in any young person's life. It gives the individuals an opportunity to express themselves visually, whilst promoting pride and confidence and giving them a chance to express their own fashion style!